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USA Guide 2022
Arizona Real Estate
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8 Ranked Lawyers

About

Provided by Snell & Wilmer LLP

Snell & Wilmer’s real estate attorneys provide a comprehensive approach to legal services for the real estate industry. The firm’s attorneys assist with real estate projects that range in size from single-tract transactions to multi-use developments and planned communities covering thousands of acres.

Having a large, comprehensive real estate lawyer team allows the firm’s attorneys to focus their work on a range of practice areas including:

  • Acquisitions and dispositions
  • Project development services
  • Project management services
  • Specialized project services
  • Real estate finance

Noteworthy matters include the following representation:

  • Private equity firm Interwest Capital in acquisition of $36 million multi-family southern California property
  • Snell & Wilmer represents Microbrewery Mission brewery in acquisition by California investment company

As one of the largest law firms in the western U.S., Snell & Wilmer’s real estate attorneys have been involved in many high-profile projects throughout the region, nationally and internationally. The firm works with leaders in a broad range of industries, including real estate, healthcare, hospitality, banking, telecommunications, construction and natural resources.

With 100+ attorneys practicing in the areas of real estate, construction and commercial finance in the firm’s Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Utah and Mexico offices, Snell & Wilmer can offer clients customized solutions tailored to their needs.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - Arizona
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Band 2
What the team is known for

Market-leading real estate practice within a large, full-service firm. Beyond transactional real estate, also has noteworthy expertise regarding zoning and land use, with further knowledge of permitting and planning matters. Maintains an excellent reputation for its strength in a multitude of real estate financing matters. Counsels a diverse array of clients, including hotel owners, real estate developers and banks, on a wide range of transactional mandates. Assists with projects that range from single-tract transactions to large multi-use developments.

Work Highlights

Provided by Snell & Wilmer LLP
  • Represented Oxford Properties Group in connection with the purchase of a 523 unit multi-family community in Tempe.

  • Drafted and negotiated the structure for the owners of the Arizona Coyotes NHL team to permit the construction of a new $2 billion arena.

Notable Practitioners

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Lars O Lagerman
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Lars O Lagerman
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Band 2

Lars Lagerman is well regarded for his broad practice which sees him advise a range of clients on the acquisition and development of land. He also offers experience handling loan workouts and foreclosures.
"Lars Lagerman understands what we do and he makes sure the Snell and Wilmer team is put together in a way that we need."

Bart J Page
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Bart J Page
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Band 4

Bart Page is regularly engaged to advise on a range of real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasings and financings. His client base includes commercial developers, home builders and investment funds.

Jody Pokorski
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Jody Pokorski
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Band 1

Jody Pokorski is well respected for her extensive experience advising on transactional issues such as financings, leasings and commercial acquisitions. She represents a range of clients including developers, owners, lenders and contractors.
"Extremely knowledgeable and committed."

Byron Sarhangian
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Byron Sarhangian
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Band 4

Byron Sarhangian comes recommended for his experience on a broad array of transactional real estate matters including sales and land acquisitions as well as leasings and financings. He is also adept at handling zoning and construction issues.
"A very thoughtful attorney with a strong grasp of solutions that work for everyone."

Craig K Williams
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Craig K Williams
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Craig Williams is highlighted for his expertise in real estate finance. He acts for financial institutions and developers on the sale, purchase and leasing of real estate as well as handling asset-based lending transactions.

Nicholas J Wood
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Nicholas J Wood
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Band 1

Nicholas Wood offers significant expertise in sophisticated zoning and planning matters, as well as entitlement issues.
"He consistently looks for solutions for his clients and offers a wide variety of areas of expertise."

Joyce Wright
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Joyce Wright
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Band 1

Joyce Wright wins market-wide recognition for her skill in handling matters relating to major development projects. Her experience spans the full spectrum of transactional work, ranging from leasing and financing to the sale and acquisition of land.
"A knowledgeable attorney."

David Sprentall
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David Sprentall
Spotlight

David Sprentall is well respected by peers for his strength in real estate financing matters.
"David is awesome. He is the veteran of finance."

Ranked Lawyers at
Snell & Wilmer LLP

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Jody Pokorski
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Jody Pokorski
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Band 1
Joyce Wright
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Joyce Wright
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Band 1
Lars O Lagerman
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Lars O Lagerman
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Band 2
Bart J Page
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Bart J Page
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Band 4
Byron Sarhangian
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Byron Sarhangian
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Band 4
Real Estate: Finance

Craig K Williams
Craig K Williams
Spotlight
David Sprentall
David Sprentall
Spotlight
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

Nicholas J Wood
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Nicholas J Wood
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Band 1